In monitoring progress in the delivery of SVC recommendations to the Scottish Government it is important to consider the impact on those I aim to support, namely veterans and their families. Their lives should benefit from the changing policy and practices that result from these recommendations.

The action necessary to make things better can be complex, often calling for joined-up thinking and collaboration across different agencies and change doesnโ€™t happen overnight but we are starting to see real improvement. That is down to the effort of many individuals and organisations who have got behind the recommendations and worked together to influence and deliver change. That should be acknowledged and celebrated.

We do not yet have good enough Scotland level data to be able to measure and report progress in a quantitative way, with numbers. That is my hope for the future, once we have further data from the 2022 Census and the annual Scottish Household Surveys. What we can do for now is report qualitative progress, on the basis of the evidence and observations which were used to assess progress on SVC recommendations.

This separate report on impact sets out all SVC recommendations fully achieved as at September 2024. Many more have progressed and are showing as partially implemented or implemented but work should continue to embed in my main progress report.

You can view all SVC recommendations fully achieved below.

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A great catch up this morning with Ryan MacDonald, SSAFA Regional Manager Scotland. It was really helpful to hear about the latest developments at SSAFA and how they will improve support for the veterans community. 

SSAFA provided valuable insights for my new report, Veterans and Finance so it was a pleasure to provide Ryan with a copy.
A great catch up this morning with Ryan MacDonald, SSAFA Regional Manager Scotland. It was really helpful to hear about the latest developments at SSAFA and how they will improve support for the veterans community. SSAFA provided valuable insights for my new report, Veterans and Finance so it was a pleasure to provide Ryan with a copy.
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Iโ€™m pleased to publish Veterans and Finance, my latest report exploring the financial stability and wellbeing of veterans in Scotland.

While most veterans transition well, some face complex financial challenges. This report highlights where more can be done to support them, shares examples of good practice, and makes practical recommendations for government and service providers.

It also recognises the valuable contribution veterans make to the financial services sector.

๐Ÿ”— Read the full report at the link in my bio.

#VeteransAndFinance #VeteransInScotland #VeteransFinance #FinancialWellbeing #FinancialStability
Iโ€™m pleased to publish Veterans and Finance, my latest report exploring the financial stability and wellbeing of veterans in Scotland. While most veterans transition well, some face complex financial challenges. This report highlights where more can be done to support them, shares examples of good practice, and makes practical recommendations for government and service providers. It also recognises the valuable contribution veterans make to the financial services sector. ๐Ÿ”— Read the full report at the link in my bio. #VeteransAndFinance #VeteransInScotland #VeteransFinance #FinancialWellbeing #FinancialStability
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From VE Day commemorations and marking 110 years since the Gretna rail disaster, to celebrating the naming of HMS Glasgow and 140 years of SSAFA, May has been a packed month.

Read more in my round-up - link in biog ๐Ÿ”—
From VE Day commemorations and marking 110 years since the Gretna rail disaster, to celebrating the naming of HMS Glasgow and 140 years of SSAFA, May has been a packed month. Read more in my round-up - link in biog ๐Ÿ”—
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The SVC Office was represented at a great event in Stirling hosted by The Royal Naval Benevolent Trust. Good to hear about their new strategy and the support they provide in Scotland.
The SVC Office was represented at a great event in Stirling hosted by The Royal Naval Benevolent Trust. Good to hear about their new strategy and the support they provide in Scotland.
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